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Chapter 42 Integumen

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Herpes Simplex 1   Viral. Most common and usually called cold sores or fever blisters. Very painful very contagious  
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Herpes Simplex 2   Genital herpes, transmitted by sexual contact. Lesions appear 2 days or 2 weeks after exposure  
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What medication is used to help shorten the Herpes Virus time?   Acyclovir (zovirax)  
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Impetigo Contagosia   Caused by S. Aureus, streptococci or a mixed bacterial invasion of the skin. Highly contagious. Honey colored exudate.  
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Tinea capitis   Ringworm on the scalp  
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Tinea corporis   Ringworm of the body  
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Tinea curis   Jock itch  
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Tinea pedis   Athlete's foot  
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Herpes Zoster   Shingles. Usually occurs along the thoracic region. Lasts about 7-28 days  
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What are the Nursing interventions for both Herpes viruses?   Pain control, itch control, medical baths, warming compresses.  
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What is the diet for pts with Herpes?   High in vitamin C  
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Systemic lupis erythematosus   Autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of almost any body part  
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Functions of skin   Protection, temperature regulation, vitamin D synthesis, keeps our insides from becoming our outsides  
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What type of Assessment of skin do we use?   OPQRST  
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What does PQRST mean?   Provacation/palliative Quality/Quantity Region/Radiation Severity Time  
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What does ABCDE mean?   A-is the mole Asymmetrical? B-are the Borders irregular C-is the color uneven or irregular D-has the diameter of the growth changed recently E-has the surface area become Elevated?  
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What is an autograft?   Surgical transplantation of any tissue from one part of the body to another location  
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What is a Homograft (allograft)?   The transfer of tissue between two genetically dissimular individuals of the same species. Skin transplant of another person not an identical twin  
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What is a herograft (xenograft)?   Tissue from another species such as pig or cow used as a temporary graft  
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What is debridement?   Removal of damaged tissue and cellular debris from a wound or burn to prevent infection  
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